Needs
Program Funding
1. After-School Mentoring Project. Amount needed: $4,000
Funds to support trained mentors and school supplies.
Playmakers Organization, which mentors and inspires youth through their academic after-school program on 5 elementary school campuses. Youth are mentored by trained coaches in the areas of literacy, core values, and fitness. Over 2,000 students have attended the program and character building, self-confidence and leadership skills, gives children tools to diffuse difficult situations and to strengthening their family and community relationships.
2. Optimist International Junior Golf Project. Amount needed: $3,000
Funds to support winning junior golfers travel expenses to Florida to compete.
Optimist International Junior Golf provides educational, recreational and social benefits to help develop good character, sportsmanship and culture in today's youth. Children, age 10-18 can participate in the Optimist District and International Junior golf events, then qualify and have an opportunity to play in the International Championship every summer in Florida.
3. Mustard Seed Program. Amount needed: $2,500
Funds to support children's school and personal protective equipment and children's
transportation.
Mustard Seed School, a program of Loaves & Fishes, is a free private school for children ages 3-15 years-old who are currently unhoused. They provide students with snacks, lunches, school supplies, and anything else they may need during the school day. The school provides a safe space for children while their parents access other services on the Loaves & Fishes campus. These services include breakfast and lunch meals, mental health services, housing information, showers, and various other survival services.
4. Robert Winger Memorial Scholarship. Amount needed: $2,500
Funds to support trained mentors and school supplies.
Robert Winger, a 50-year member of the Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club died in 2017. Our organization created a scholarship fund to be used at the State University of California, Sacramento in the of field of Theater Arts. This award is based on the student's need, progress toward graduation (sophomore status) and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.